L3 CERAD theory questions with
complete solutions
What is input? CORRECT ANSWERS Vision/hearing sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? CORRECT ANSWERS 1mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. so if rear ended we have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you
2. if you receive an assignment we can manoeuvre easily
3. so not to intimidate the driver in front
What types of road surfaces are there? CORRECT ANSWERS - tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal
Are you allowed to tow anything? CORRECT ANSWERS You MUST NOT tow more
than your licence allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision?
CORRECT ANSWERS 25 ambulance collisions per day
most common = ambulances collide with parked cars
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Take up
free play in the pedal
2. Increase pressure progressively to bring vehicle to a stop
3. Release brake pressure just before stopping or when enough speed is lost
On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ?
CORRECT ANSWERS 10m
When can you flash your headlights ? CORRECT ANSWERS To let other road users
know you're there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? CORRECT ANSWERS
25-50mm
every action equals what? CORRECT ANSWERS A reaction
What is the decision making process? CORRECT ANSWERS Anticipation
Planning
,Assessing space, position and gear
What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has high/main beam on? CORRECT
ANSWERS Look to N/S kerb and MUST NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other
road users
What are three types of motorways ? CORRECT ANSWERS Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? CORRECT ANSWERS Post
are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back on an ambulance?
CORRECT ANSWERS Make sure pts feet can touch the floor
Sit on the O/S of the vehicle for a smoother ride
Don't sit on a wheel arch when possible
What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? CORRECT ANSWERS Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What can overtaking lead to ? CORRECT ANSWERS Head on collisions, 90% risk of
death travelling at 60mph
Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? CORRECT ANSWERS You MUST
NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to 100m or less
What does ESP mean and what does it do ? CORRECT ANSWERS Electronic stability
programme - an active system which incorporates conventional ABS and TCS. It is
designed to help vehicle stability by detecting when it is driven to the limit of its physical
capabilities.
What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? CORRECT ANSWERS Cobbles,
brick paving and pavers
Metal surfaces
On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull into if an emergency happened
with your vehicle ? CORRECT ANSWERS Normal motorway = hard shoulder
, Smart motorway = emergency use area
Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, checks must be carried out to
make sure its what ? CORRECT ANSWERS Safe
Roadworthy
Compliant with law
Satisfies health and safety legislation
Sets a good example
What does output mean? CORRECT ANSWERS Taking action - by making an
appropriate response
Are you allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank you ? CORRECT ANSWERS
You MUST NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or
obstruction ahead.
What colour background is a non-primary, primary and motorway sign? CORRECT
ANSWERS Non-primary - white with a black outline
Primary - green
Motorway - blue
What is a T2 hazard ? CORRECT ANSWERS Movement and position of other road
users
How many types of hazards are there ? CORRECT ANSWERS 3
What is a T3 hazard ? CORRECT ANSWERS Weather (snow, rain, sun,ice wind ect)
What other physiological factors can affect concern traction and reaction times when
driving ? CORRECT ANSWERS Minor illness
Medications
Residual blood/drug alcohol
Low/high blood sugar levels
Life stresses
On ERD are you exempt from dangerous driving ? CORRECT ANSWERS NO
What is decision time ? CORRECT ANSWERS Time between observing the hazard and
deciding what to do
Are you allowed to exceed the speed limits for the roads ? CORRECT ANSWERS You
MUST NOT exceed the speed limits for the roads and vehicles (exemptions apply )
What are the 4 skid causes ? CORRECT ANSWERS BASS = brakes, acceleration,
speed, steering
complete solutions
What is input? CORRECT ANSWERS Vision/hearing sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? CORRECT ANSWERS 1mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. so if rear ended we have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you
2. if you receive an assignment we can manoeuvre easily
3. so not to intimidate the driver in front
What types of road surfaces are there? CORRECT ANSWERS - tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal
Are you allowed to tow anything? CORRECT ANSWERS You MUST NOT tow more
than your licence allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision?
CORRECT ANSWERS 25 ambulance collisions per day
most common = ambulances collide with parked cars
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Take up
free play in the pedal
2. Increase pressure progressively to bring vehicle to a stop
3. Release brake pressure just before stopping or when enough speed is lost
On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ?
CORRECT ANSWERS 10m
When can you flash your headlights ? CORRECT ANSWERS To let other road users
know you're there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? CORRECT ANSWERS
25-50mm
every action equals what? CORRECT ANSWERS A reaction
What is the decision making process? CORRECT ANSWERS Anticipation
Planning
,Assessing space, position and gear
What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has high/main beam on? CORRECT
ANSWERS Look to N/S kerb and MUST NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other
road users
What are three types of motorways ? CORRECT ANSWERS Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? CORRECT ANSWERS Post
are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back on an ambulance?
CORRECT ANSWERS Make sure pts feet can touch the floor
Sit on the O/S of the vehicle for a smoother ride
Don't sit on a wheel arch when possible
What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? CORRECT ANSWERS Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What can overtaking lead to ? CORRECT ANSWERS Head on collisions, 90% risk of
death travelling at 60mph
Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? CORRECT ANSWERS You MUST
NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to 100m or less
What does ESP mean and what does it do ? CORRECT ANSWERS Electronic stability
programme - an active system which incorporates conventional ABS and TCS. It is
designed to help vehicle stability by detecting when it is driven to the limit of its physical
capabilities.
What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? CORRECT ANSWERS Cobbles,
brick paving and pavers
Metal surfaces
On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull into if an emergency happened
with your vehicle ? CORRECT ANSWERS Normal motorway = hard shoulder
, Smart motorway = emergency use area
Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, checks must be carried out to
make sure its what ? CORRECT ANSWERS Safe
Roadworthy
Compliant with law
Satisfies health and safety legislation
Sets a good example
What does output mean? CORRECT ANSWERS Taking action - by making an
appropriate response
Are you allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank you ? CORRECT ANSWERS
You MUST NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or
obstruction ahead.
What colour background is a non-primary, primary and motorway sign? CORRECT
ANSWERS Non-primary - white with a black outline
Primary - green
Motorway - blue
What is a T2 hazard ? CORRECT ANSWERS Movement and position of other road
users
How many types of hazards are there ? CORRECT ANSWERS 3
What is a T3 hazard ? CORRECT ANSWERS Weather (snow, rain, sun,ice wind ect)
What other physiological factors can affect concern traction and reaction times when
driving ? CORRECT ANSWERS Minor illness
Medications
Residual blood/drug alcohol
Low/high blood sugar levels
Life stresses
On ERD are you exempt from dangerous driving ? CORRECT ANSWERS NO
What is decision time ? CORRECT ANSWERS Time between observing the hazard and
deciding what to do
Are you allowed to exceed the speed limits for the roads ? CORRECT ANSWERS You
MUST NOT exceed the speed limits for the roads and vehicles (exemptions apply )
What are the 4 skid causes ? CORRECT ANSWERS BASS = brakes, acceleration,
speed, steering
